Infographic: Drinking Water and Wastewater by the Numbers
Due to decades of insufficient or misdirected investment, a significant portion of water-distribution and sewer systems are reaching or have already reached the end of their intended operational life and are beginning to fail.
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See also: How to Upgrade and Maintain Our Nation’s Wastewater and Drinking-Water Infrastructure by Keith Miller, Kristina Costa, and Donna Cooper

See also:
- How to Upgrade and Maintain Our Nation’s Wastewater and Drinking-Water Infrastructure by Keith Miller, Kristina Costa, and Donna Cooper
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Keith Miller
Senior Research Associate

Kristina Costa
Senior Fellow

Donna Cooper
Senior Fellow
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